GailS
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Although we don't have a Roadtrek, I can tell you how we store items. We have the elec sofa/bed and use the Travasak Sleep System. Our bed just takes minutes to set up and take down which we do every day. Just roll up the Travasak and store under the sofa.
We have 3 overhead cabinets on either side in the back. I have one side and hubby has the other. We both store our pillows in one of our cabinets. Our foldable clothes are stored in our other 2 cabinets. We use packing cubes and packing folders by Eagle Creek. This keeps everything organized and wrinkle free. For our hanging clothes we use thin, flocked, cascading hangers that maximize the closet space.
Our microfiber towels and wash cloths are by Aquis which are very absorbent, dry fast, and take up little space. I roll them and store in the bathroom. We have an assortment of suction caddies, etc. in the bathroom for toiletry items. Our mesh laundry bag hangs on the inside of the bathroom door on an over the door hook. I now use the laundry sheets that have the detergent and fabric softener all in one. That saves space and nothing to measure or spill.
We have a set of nesting pots and pans with a removable handle which saves space. Square plates and bowls by Corelle fit nicely in the overhead kitchen cabinets as well as square or rectangular "Lock n Lock" storage containers.
Hope some of these ideas help.
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Though I'm new with this B, I'm not new to RV'ing, especially the arena of overpacking. This time I'm determined to do things differently, namely keeping most of my camping gear and toys in the garage. Before we leave, I'll simply load the gear and provisions we need and nothing more. One trip it might be golf clubs. Another trip, an inflatable kayak and/or bike. The only items that will be permanently stowed are tools, safety equipment, bedding, electric heater, DVD's/CD's and basic kitchen items.
For bedding, we're keeping all of it in a duffel bag. It stows nicely in the back on top of the porta potty. Making and unmaking the bed will be a chore but that's a compromise we're willing to make.
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1775
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roadrunner16 wrote:If you have the manual bed you have a little less room. Storage under the bed is assable thru the front and back. The spare tire should be mounted outside on the back. Your best bet is go to a dealer if possible and look them over very close.
What we found is that what the dealers are getting all have the power bench/bed in the rear and they don't have an RT to show with the manual bed/twin bed configuration. They describe it without much detail and just say - well there are cushions back here when you don't have the power bed - nothing about what those cushions are on, what storage possibilities there may or may not be.
I should say there is not much shopping around that we can do because of distance to dealers. Each is over 100 miles away (one way) in different directions. We intend as the weather is getting better to make the trip out to each, but from the websites it seems to be catch as catch can as to what you will get to actually see. At an RV show we spoke with an RT company rep who was not much help either - and when I emailed RT with questions about what she said, I found out most of what she told us was incorrect.
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My Roadtrek
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The on line Video shows how the cushions work to make up the beds.
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JoeRT04
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1775 wrote:As we contemplate making the purchase of a new Roadtrek Popular, my wife keeps asking me about where do people with RT's store things inside. When we looked inside the van we opened all of the small cabinets and wondered this too. Where do you keep pillows, several towels, a blanket, and the various other bulky things that go onto a bed and used daily. Not to mention clothes for a couple of weeks. I know it all must get in there somewhere since so many are traveling in these - and not just for a day or two.
So where do youput all this?
We have the "rear lounge" area that allows a lot of storage space underneath. (We do not have a power sofa setup). We prefer this set up. We take the bed down (only takes a minute) each morning and we enjoy the extra "room" in the rear of the RT during the day.
1. My DW found 4 smaller sofa pillows and made custom pillow cases for them. It saves room & fits the bed better. We store them up in top cabinet on passenger's side above the rear lounge aeaa. The pillows are comfortable too.
2. The towels are kept in the drawer under the 2nd row driver's seat (but can be put in the passenger's side in the Pop model like yours). Of course two towels are hanging in the aisle-way to dry during the day.
3. Blanket - We have a Travasak - it acts as a bolster above the rear cushions during the day and as a sleeping bag at night. We simply roll it up length-wise. It makes sitting in the rear lounge much more comfortable. It adds support to the neck and head areas of the body. Yet, it does not obstruct vision in the rear windows while driving.
4, Clothes - we use Eagle Creek folder that pack clothes so well that you hardly realize you have a week's full packed ready to go. We have one for each of use plus a smaller one for our undergarments and socks. These are awesome.
When you go on your first trip, mark the items you used and upon return, take out all unused items. We found we took out 1/2 of our stuff that we did not need. Repeat this again on the 2nd trip. At this point, you should be just about right. (This is a tip we learned from Rodger a few years ago.)
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1775 wrote:As we contemplate making the purchase of a new Roadtrek Popular, my wife keeps asking me about where do people with RT's store things inside. When we looked inside the van we opened all of the small cabinets and wondered this too. Where do you keep pillows, several towels, a blanket, and the various other bulky things that go onto a bed and used daily. Not to mention clothes for a couple of weeks. I know it all must get in there somewhere since so many are traveling in these - and not just for a day or two.
So where do youput all this?
As an owner of a 2002C 190P Roadtrek it has become abundantly clear to me that the amount of storage space is NOT the number one goal of Roadtrek or any other Class B manufacturer today. Their number one goal: an open interior with the absence of as many overhead cabinets as possible resulting in a larger "OPEN" feeling. If you are looking for a Class B with 100 cubic feet of storage, you would need to find a used RT 200, a model RT stopped building eight years ago. Even the older RT 190's and 210's have more storage than the current 190's and 210's models. These older models were designed with camping and boondocking in mind, whereas the newer models seem to be designed to appear larger in the RV dealers sales lots.
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I had a 170 Popular which is the shortest version. If its just the two of you and they still offer the armoire, get it. It replaced the third chair and gives you lots of extra room. We also kept the bed made up all the time. Depending on what type of use we were going to use it for we had plastic storage containers with different items. If we went dry camping we had one container and if we were going to an RV park that had water,power,cable tv we had a container for that. You will find with a Class C you eat most of your meals outside and not in the van unless it's raining. Most RV parks have washer/dryers if you need to wash something.
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Gortrek
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We use the back as twin beds in our 210 Pop. We leave them made up and works out great for us.
I would like to ask if anyone has had a problem with the step by the sidedoor on Roadtreks. We've had a problem with the step as is gets to the running board cracking. It's on the left side as intering the vehicle. I've had it fixed once and it cracked again....
Any suggestions?
Randy and Andrea
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Atlee
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I have the older 1996 RT210Popular. It has draw backs, such as the older 5.7L (350ci) engine and narrow place for the front passengers feet.
However, it probably peaked out the amount of storage space. Mine has 113cuft of storage including the outside storage.
We leave the king bed made up all the time. We put an air mattress on top of the cushions. I keep my underware, socks, tshirts, jeans, etc in the upper roadside rear cabinet, along with wind suits/rain suits. DW does the same on the other side.
The bottom roadside cabinet us use to store boots, and extra pairs of shooes. The cabinet opposite is used for extra blankets, etc.
The hanging cubbard on the curbside is used for non perisable food. The entertainment cabinet opposite on the roadside is used for odds and ends such as stuffed animals and other VT stuff.
We hang coats and and occasional "dress up" clothes in the removable wardrobe that replaces the lounge seat on the roadside right behind the drivers seat.
The drawer under the wardrobe acts as my liquor cabinet during tailgating season.
The cabinet under the lounge seat on the curbside is used to store my canvas bag that has tools, etc.
The exterior roadside storage cubby has my propane grill when I bring it, a crate with extra items that might be needed while on the road, the 30amp cord for shore power plus and extention cord that mates to the 30amp power cord, plus a potable water hose.
In the across the rear storage at the back, we carry 4 fold up "bag" chairs, a container with grilling tools, a small fold up table that stores in a bag also.
And before anyone get worried that I'm over weight, don't. I've weighted her in "tailgate" trim before and am confortably under the max weight.
Erroll, Mary, Duffy the Wonder Doxie & "Ollie"
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ryegatevt
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I would like to ask if anyone has had a problem with the step by the sidedoor on Roadtreks. We've had a problem with the step as is gets to the running board cracking. It's on the left side as intering the vehicle. I've had it fixed once and it cracked again....
Any suggestions?
A bit off-topic, but this problem has been mentioned in the past. RT did not adequately support the step and many of them did crack. RT payed to fix some of them - my dealer tooks a pic, supposedly sent it RT, and they refused compensation. I took it to my local body shop, where they are eager to work on new problems. They installed a steel support under the step, sealed the crack, and repainted it - all for a modest sum. At the same time, they cleaned my rusting battery drawer and epoxied it inside and out. And as they do with every body work, they then detailed the entire exterior of the RT! Suggest you might try the same locally...
Steve & Bev
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